Systems for State Science Assessment

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National Academies Press, 2005 M12 28 - 248 pages

In response to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), Systems for State Science Assessment explores the ideas and tools that are needed to assess science learning at the state level. This book provides a detailed examination of K-12 science assessment: looking specifically at what should be measured and how to measure it.

Along with reading and mathematics, the testing of science is a key component of NCLBâ€"it is part of the national effort to establish challenging academic content standards and develop the tools to measure student progress toward higher achievement. The book will be a critical resource for states that are designing and implementing science assessments to meet the 2007-2008 requirements of NCLB.

In addition to offering important information for states, Systems for State Science Assessment provides policy makers, local schools, teachers, scientists, and parents with a broad view of the role of testing and assessment in science education.

 

Contents

Executive Summary
1
1 Introduction
11
2 A Systems Approach to Assessment
21
Implications for Assessment
38
4 The Centrality of Standards
54
5 Designing Science Assessments
77
6 Implementation and Support
114
7 Issues of Equity and Adequacy
136
9 Supporting the Design Implementation and Evaluation of State Science Assessment Systems
161
References
171
Appendixes
185
A Practical Tips
187
B Background Papers
202
C Biographical Sketches of Committee Members Staff and Working Group Members
210
Index
221
Copyright

8 Evaluation and Monitoring
146

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Systems for State Science Assessment
National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on Test Design for K-12 Science Achievement
Limited preview - 2006
Systems for State Science Assessment
National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on Test Design for K-12 Science Achievement
No preview available - 2006

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Bibliographic information

TitleSystems for State Science Assessment
AuthorsNational Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Center for Education, Board on Testing and Assessment, Committee on Test Design for K-12 Science Achievement
EditorsMeryl W. Bertenthal, Mark R. Wilson
PublisherNational Academies Press, 2005
ISBN0309165091, 9780309165099
Length248 pages
  
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